It is normal to experiance this during pregnany, the way to prevent it is by sleeping on your left side, this will give you better circulation and better circulation for the baby. I had found this out from my Dr. when i was having the same problem. I can't sleep on my left side all night because of scar tissue I have on my right side digs after a while, so I go back and forth between sides. I also have a pregnancy body pillow that is shaped for pregnant women and this really helps also, at least when I can get some sleep I am 32 weeks and get very little sleep at this point. Good Luck and keep in mind it's normal and the only cure is delivery.

Thanks fo both answers.. I´ll take all into consideration. Just in case I did speak to my Dr. and he says that it is probable that my growing baby is pressuring some nerves and that is why at sleeping position I feel my fingers numb. He prescribed some B vitamin.. Lets see if that works. Thanks to u both!!

I am almost 12 weeks along and the numbness has just gotten worst every day. it was only at night but now it happens all day and all night. My mom had carpale tunnel while she was pregnant with me. is that a genetic trait as well?

I also feel the same way, I am now on my 33rd week and I only felt this numbness in my hands just a couple of days ago and my feet are now also starting to swell been searching on the net if this is normal apparently, found nothing same curiosity and concerns from mom that's what only I have been reading. *sigh.
But, few more weeks to go and our baby's gonna arrive soon - woohoo! :D

I will be 11 weeks tomorrow and I have started to feel numbness on my legs/feet and my arms at night. I have tried different positions at night so it has helped. But the legs and feet.... this is becoming to bothersome. I work in front of a computer and if I don't move or get up, my legs start numbing... its so irritating.... any one has any suggestions?

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